Feb 13, 13 at 2:58pmbluexy

Brutal Legend set to rock PC, Double Fine makes the heavy metal action game available for pre-order

Despite the Steam database leaks not so long ago, we couldn't be certain that Brutal Legend was coming to PC until... now. Double Fine put out the word that their love letter to heavy metal is now available for preorder on Steam. Not only does the preorder include TF2 hats, but also access to the game's ongoing multiplayer beta. There's no tentative release date as of yet, but expect Double Fine to release the game as soon as it's ready.

Tim Schafer being Tim Schafer provided the following excellent statement in the announcement's press release:

"Adding a PC release to Brütal Legend’s list of conquests risks raising the world’s ambient Metal saturation to dangerously high levels, which is why we’re conducting this closed beta test for preorders."

Brutal Legend will be available for $20 at launch, though those that preorder through Steam will receive a 25% discount and pick up the game for only $15. If "blowing souls" and "spreading the word of Metal" are things you enjoy doing, then we'd recommend trying out the game. It's certainly no Psychonauts, but as Double Fine's biggest project ever it's worth experiencing.

Double Fine is also making available a 252-page hardcover art book for Brutal Legend, which can be pre-purchased for $50 over at the Double Fine shop.

if this is like the crap port of Viking: Battle for Asgard on steam I don't want it I loved both Viking & brutal legend on the xbox I wish when they port games they spend the time and make shore it works if it does not then bloody patch it and not leave it as yet another rip off port that you cant play

My friend was just playing the Multiplayer Beta and was streaming it so i could watch it, and it looks like an amazing port. He was able to quickly learn the basics and was very quickly adjusting to the game. The multiplayer component looks very well ported, and since it is just the stage battle component from the story mode, it would seem that he game itself is a great port

Feb 14, 13 at 10:25am

Darknet

Story, voice acting, and overall presentation was great. And the gameplay wasn't bad but it was just...weird.

Feb 14, 13 at 3:25am

BlackScythe

Ehhh I enjoyed the game well enough I suppose, but aside from the sound track it didn't really have a lot going for it. The strategy battles were fun but the game itself was incredibly short, the combat boring, and despite the amazing world it was pretty empty and I felt no strong reason to explore.

Feb 14, 13 at 2:30am

starfighter

if this is like the crap port of Viking: Battle for Asgard on steam I don't want it I loved both Viking & brutal legend on the xbox I wish when they port games they spend the time and make shore it works if it does not then bloody patch it and not leave it as yet another rip off port that you cant play

Feb 13, 13 at 5:57pm

Shadow of Death

I ended up getting the Artbook, plus the Drowned Ophelia print. No idea who she is, but I liked the style.

Feb 13, 13 at 5:30pm

BlackLabel

Finally the game that seemed built to play best on PC due to the RTS elements is actually on PC.. It only took 3 years.

Feb 13, 13 at 4:44pm

Shadow of Death

Pre-ordered the Soundtrack edition. Not sure how many tracks will actually come with it though.